Some communities have designated certain public spaces, like courthouses and municipal buildings, as gun-free zones. But experts say there’s no conclusive evidence as to … Continue reading “Does creating gun-free zones increase safety?”
The risk of developing multiple sclerosis (MS) among heavy or regular smokers is about twice that of nonsmokers, according to Alberto Ascherio, professor of … Continue reading “Looking at the links between smoking and multiple sclerosis”
Climate change makes it harder for people to stay healthy and for medical providers to do their jobs, says Aaron Bernstein, co-director of the … Continue reading “Dealing with health problems and health care as the climate changes”
In a series of articles, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health researchers indicate that adults in several minority groups face discrimination in many … Continue reading “Pervasive discrimination experienced by minority groups in U.S.”
Transformative progress in global HIV prevention will require the involvement of youth at all levels of policy-making.
The question of how feasible a single-payer health care system in the U.S. is has taken on prominence as Democratic presidential candidates continue to … Continue reading “How realistic is a single-payer health care system in the U.S.?”
It’s not clear whether imitation-meat products made from highly processed ingredients provide the same health benefits as other plant-based foods.
Amid a temporary statewide ban on sales of vaping and e-cigarette products in Massachusetts, neighboring states such as New Hampshire and Maine are seeing … Continue reading “Mass. ban on vaping products yields unexpected results”
HIV-positive newborns who begin antiretroviral therapy within hours or days after birth have better preserved immune systems and a much smaller viral reservoir—the hidden … Continue reading “Early treatment of HIV-positive infants significantly improves their health”
Dirty hands can spread the germs that cause numerous diseases, and these diseases sicken millions worldwide each year. Current hand hygiene practices involve washing … Continue reading “Cleaning hands without water”